IslandWood
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We believe every child should have access to the sense of wonder and discovery that comes from meaningful experiences in the natural world. 🌎 Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/41ObR9g
Our Impact in Action Awards celebrate students and educators who turned their IslandWood experiences into real-world impact!
What awardees get:
• $1,000 award
• 2 tix to our Dinner in the Woods event
• Recognition on our website, social media & emails
• Deadline: Jan 18, 2026!
• islandwood.org/iaa
What awardees get:
• $1,000 award
• 2 tix to our Dinner in the Woods event
• Recognition on our website, social media & emails
• Deadline: Jan 18, 2026!
• islandwood.org/iaa
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Our Impact in Action Awards celebrate students and educators who turned their IslandWood experiences into real-world impact!
What awardees get:
• $1,000 award
• 2 tix to our Dinner in the Woods event
• Recognition on our website, social media & emails
• Deadline: Jan 18, 2026!
• islandwood.org/iaa
What awardees get:
• $1,000 award
• 2 tix to our Dinner in the Woods event
• Recognition on our website, social media & emails
• Deadline: Jan 18, 2026!
• islandwood.org/iaa
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our graduate program, in partnership with the University of Washington is a 10-month residency in experiential, student-centered learning and curriculum development.
Learn more >> bit.ly/475Suwj
#islandwood #universityofwashington #uwcollegeofeducation
Learn more >> bit.ly/475Suwj
#islandwood #universityofwashington #uwcollegeofeducation
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Our graduate program, in partnership with the University of Washington is a 10-month residency in experiential, student-centered learning and curriculum development.
Learn more >> bit.ly/475Suwj
#islandwood #universityofwashington #uwcollegeofeducation
Learn more >> bit.ly/475Suwj
#islandwood #universityofwashington #uwcollegeofeducation
Join the annual Mushroom Mania series at IslandWood to explore our Bainbridge Island forest and discover some cap-tivating fungi! 🍄 There are three events including a delicious wild mushroom dinner! 🎟️https://bit.ly/42I84vt #IslandWood #mushrooms #mycology #fungi
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Join the annual Mushroom Mania series at IslandWood to explore our Bainbridge Island forest and discover some cap-tivating fungi! 🍄 There are three events including a delicious wild mushroom dinner! 🎟️https://bit.ly/42I84vt #IslandWood #mushrooms #mycology #fungi
#SeattlePublicSchools Green Lake Elementary students got a unique look at the world during their IslandWood Schools Overnight Program visit! Staff instructor Patrick led them in "perspective storytelling," an activity designed to help them see things through the eyes of a non-human, living being.💚
October 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#SeattlePublicSchools Green Lake Elementary students got a unique look at the world during their IslandWood Schools Overnight Program visit! Staff instructor Patrick led them in "perspective storytelling," an activity designed to help them see things through the eyes of a non-human, living being.💚
IslandWood was awarded Best Conference Spaces and Best Wedding & Event Venue in the 2025 Best of Bainbridge Island!
Every meeting, wedding, and celebration hosted here helps fund outdoor learning experiences for thousands of kids.
Learn more about hosting your event at IslandWood bit.ly/48yegKb
Every meeting, wedding, and celebration hosted here helps fund outdoor learning experiences for thousands of kids.
Learn more about hosting your event at IslandWood bit.ly/48yegKb
September 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
IslandWood was awarded Best Conference Spaces and Best Wedding & Event Venue in the 2025 Best of Bainbridge Island!
Every meeting, wedding, and celebration hosted here helps fund outdoor learning experiences for thousands of kids.
Learn more about hosting your event at IslandWood bit.ly/48yegKb
Every meeting, wedding, and celebration hosted here helps fund outdoor learning experiences for thousands of kids.
Learn more about hosting your event at IslandWood bit.ly/48yegKb
🌿 “The magic of IslandWood is that everything is new to everyone at the same time—and they get to discover it together.” ✨
Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa
Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa
September 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🌿 “The magic of IslandWood is that everything is new to everyone at the same time—and they get to discover it together.” ✨
Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa
Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa
Yesterday we welcomed the first kids of the school year to our School Overnight Program. IslandWood staff and graduate program students are excited and primed for a week of discovery! 🔎🌲 #IslandWood #seattleschooldistrict #bellevueschooldistrict
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yesterday we welcomed the first kids of the school year to our School Overnight Program. IslandWood staff and graduate program students are excited and primed for a week of discovery! 🔎🌲 #IslandWood #seattleschooldistrict #bellevueschooldistrict
#IslandWood is standing as a supporter of NM Sen. Martin Heinrich's Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act. The proposed bill aims to turn barren asphalt into thriving, green schoolyards that benefit students, communities, and local ecosystems. Learn about the bill 🔗 bit.ly/48eDQ6N #OutdoorClassroom
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#IslandWood is standing as a supporter of NM Sen. Martin Heinrich's Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act. The proposed bill aims to turn barren asphalt into thriving, green schoolyards that benefit students, communities, and local ecosystems. Learn about the bill 🔗 bit.ly/48eDQ6N #OutdoorClassroom
We've has been chosen as a pilot site for a national research project, thanks to a grant from the #NationalScienceFoundation. We'll be collaborating with other outdoor schools to better understand what helps students thrive. Learn more on our blog 🔗 bit.ly/45LbFuK. #IslandWood #outdoorschoolswa
September 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We've has been chosen as a pilot site for a national research project, thanks to a grant from the #NationalScienceFoundation. We'll be collaborating with other outdoor schools to better understand what helps students thrive. Learn more on our blog 🔗 bit.ly/45LbFuK. #IslandWood #outdoorschoolswa
From new friendships to muddy creek explorations, this summer was full of discovery. Read more about the lasting impact of Brightwater Summer Camps in our latest blog post 🌿https://bit.ly/4fQCVvk. #IslandWood #SummerCamp2025 #WoodinvilleWA
August 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
From new friendships to muddy creek explorations, this summer was full of discovery. Read more about the lasting impact of Brightwater Summer Camps in our latest blog post 🌿https://bit.ly/4fQCVvk. #IslandWood #SummerCamp2025 #WoodinvilleWA
It's quiet on campus but there's a lot going on!
Right now we're:
🌿 prepping for hundreds of students in our School Overnight Program
🌿 Readying for 20 grad students
🌿 Planning for 10,000 students in our School Day Program
🌿 Designing teacher courses
🌿 Strategizing on funding for environmental ed
Right now we're:
🌿 prepping for hundreds of students in our School Overnight Program
🌿 Readying for 20 grad students
🌿 Planning for 10,000 students in our School Day Program
🌿 Designing teacher courses
🌿 Strategizing on funding for environmental ed
August 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's quiet on campus but there's a lot going on!
Right now we're:
🌿 prepping for hundreds of students in our School Overnight Program
🌿 Readying for 20 grad students
🌿 Planning for 10,000 students in our School Day Program
🌿 Designing teacher courses
🌿 Strategizing on funding for environmental ed
Right now we're:
🌿 prepping for hundreds of students in our School Overnight Program
🌿 Readying for 20 grad students
🌿 Planning for 10,000 students in our School Day Program
🌿 Designing teacher courses
🌿 Strategizing on funding for environmental ed
Yesterday, we celebrated our Director of Operations, Pamela Holmes, who is retiring after TWENTY-TWO years shaping IslandWood.
Pamela started as a volunteer at IslandWood, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come.
Please join us in wishing Pamela all the best!
#IslandWood
Pamela started as a volunteer at IslandWood, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come.
Please join us in wishing Pamela all the best!
#IslandWood
August 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Yesterday, we celebrated our Director of Operations, Pamela Holmes, who is retiring after TWENTY-TWO years shaping IslandWood.
Pamela started as a volunteer at IslandWood, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come.
Please join us in wishing Pamela all the best!
#IslandWood
Pamela started as a volunteer at IslandWood, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come.
Please join us in wishing Pamela all the best!
#IslandWood
WA budget cuts hit outdoor schools! Per Washington State Standard, funding is gone. Don't let cuts limit nature access for kids. If you can, please support our region's schools and outdoor learning today islandwood.org/donate. Read the news article: bit.ly/3UooRPT
#IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA
#IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA
July 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
WA budget cuts hit outdoor schools! Per Washington State Standard, funding is gone. Don't let cuts limit nature access for kids. If you can, please support our region's schools and outdoor learning today islandwood.org/donate. Read the news article: bit.ly/3UooRPT
#IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA
#IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA
These summer campers were exploring Sapsucker Creek and look what they found – a cool crayfish! (Don't worry, our little friend was safely returned right back where it was found!)
#islandwood #Brightwater #Woodinville #outdoorcamp
#islandwood #Brightwater #Woodinville #outdoorcamp
July 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
These summer campers were exploring Sapsucker Creek and look what they found – a cool crayfish! (Don't worry, our little friend was safely returned right back where it was found!)
#islandwood #Brightwater #Woodinville #outdoorcamp
#islandwood #Brightwater #Woodinville #outdoorcamp
Yesterday, our staff found hungry raccoon kits and their mom, who had been hit by a car. We believe she was moving them when the accident occurred. IslandWood Sr. Naturalist Christina Woolf and her husband took the kits to Center Valley Animal Rescue. Now, they're safe and recovering! #RaccoonRescue
July 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Yesterday, our staff found hungry raccoon kits and their mom, who had been hit by a car. We believe she was moving them when the accident occurred. IslandWood Sr. Naturalist Christina Woolf and her husband took the kits to Center Valley Animal Rescue. Now, they're safe and recovering! #RaccoonRescue
“When you believe in me, you believe in my future, our future, and the planet’s future,” shares a 10-year old student. See what else you make possible for kids throughout our region when you support IslandWood’s work.
Donate today! bit.ly/44aCQOX
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorlearning
Donate today! bit.ly/44aCQOX
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorlearning
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“When you believe in me, you believe in my future, our future, and the planet’s future,” shares a 10-year old student. See what else you make possible for kids throughout our region when you support IslandWood’s work.
Donate today! bit.ly/44aCQOX
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorlearning
Donate today! bit.ly/44aCQOX
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorlearning
The recently passed WA State budget for ’25-’27 removed ALL funding for outdoor learning programs.
Learn how this devasting cut affects our programs for students and educators in the region.
🔗 islandwood.org/state-federa...
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorschoolswashington
Learn how this devasting cut affects our programs for students and educators in the region.
🔗 islandwood.org/state-federa...
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorschoolswashington
June 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The recently passed WA State budget for ’25-’27 removed ALL funding for outdoor learning programs.
Learn how this devasting cut affects our programs for students and educators in the region.
🔗 islandwood.org/state-federa...
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorschoolswashington
Learn how this devasting cut affects our programs for students and educators in the region.
🔗 islandwood.org/state-federa...
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorschoolswashington
That’s a wrap on our School Overnight Program until fall! 🚌 We're not crying – there's something in our eyes... okay, we're definitely crying. 😉
To all our amazing SOP explorers, have a summer filled with sunshine and adventure!❤️
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom
To all our amazing SOP explorers, have a summer filled with sunshine and adventure!❤️
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom
June 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
That’s a wrap on our School Overnight Program until fall! 🚌 We're not crying – there's something in our eyes... okay, we're definitely crying. 😉
To all our amazing SOP explorers, have a summer filled with sunshine and adventure!❤️
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom
To all our amazing SOP explorers, have a summer filled with sunshine and adventure!❤️
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom
IslandWood faculty Dr. Déana Scipio & Dr. Priya Pugh recently shared their knowledge at two national conferences: Science Education at the Crossroads & the AERA Annual Meeting. Check out our blog to learn more -> bit.ly/facultypresent
#IslandWood #AERA2025 #EducationLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice
#IslandWood #AERA2025 #EducationLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice
June 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
IslandWood faculty Dr. Déana Scipio & Dr. Priya Pugh recently shared their knowledge at two national conferences: Science Education at the Crossroads & the AERA Annual Meeting. Check out our blog to learn more -> bit.ly/facultypresent
#IslandWood #AERA2025 #EducationLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice
#IslandWood #AERA2025 #EducationLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice
Our facilities team is taking a thoughtful approach to land stewardship by relocating #nativeplants instead of removing them. It’s called mindful maintenance, and it’s already making a difference. 🌿
Learn more about how we’re giving plants a second chance to thrive 🔗https://bit.ly/3GLUCyI #💚Plants
Learn more about how we’re giving plants a second chance to thrive 🔗https://bit.ly/3GLUCyI #💚Plants
May 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Our facilities team is taking a thoughtful approach to land stewardship by relocating #nativeplants instead of removing them. It’s called mindful maintenance, and it’s already making a difference. 🌿
Learn more about how we’re giving plants a second chance to thrive 🔗https://bit.ly/3GLUCyI #💚Plants
Learn more about how we’re giving plants a second chance to thrive 🔗https://bit.ly/3GLUCyI #💚Plants
Explore IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island Trails with Friends and Family! 🌲 🥾
Sun, June 1st, IslandWood’s trails on Bainbridge Island will be open from 1 - 5pm.
For those of you on the Seattle side, ride the ferry, bring your lunch, and make a day of it! 🔗https://bit.ly/4kGQ8rO
#IslandWood #Daytrip
Sun, June 1st, IslandWood’s trails on Bainbridge Island will be open from 1 - 5pm.
For those of you on the Seattle side, ride the ferry, bring your lunch, and make a day of it! 🔗https://bit.ly/4kGQ8rO
#IslandWood #Daytrip
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Explore IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island Trails with Friends and Family! 🌲 🥾
Sun, June 1st, IslandWood’s trails on Bainbridge Island will be open from 1 - 5pm.
For those of you on the Seattle side, ride the ferry, bring your lunch, and make a day of it! 🔗https://bit.ly/4kGQ8rO
#IslandWood #Daytrip
Sun, June 1st, IslandWood’s trails on Bainbridge Island will be open from 1 - 5pm.
For those of you on the Seattle side, ride the ferry, bring your lunch, and make a day of it! 🔗https://bit.ly/4kGQ8rO
#IslandWood #Daytrip
During her time as our Artist in Residence, Erin guided students in our School Overnight Program to use recycled materials to build a 3-D dome shelter—turning trash into teamwork, creativity, and a fresh take on sustainability. ✨
Read more about Erin's work in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/3H02z3t #IslandWood
Read more about Erin's work in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/3H02z3t #IslandWood
May 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
During her time as our Artist in Residence, Erin guided students in our School Overnight Program to use recycled materials to build a 3-D dome shelter—turning trash into teamwork, creativity, and a fresh take on sustainability. ✨
Read more about Erin's work in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/3H02z3t #IslandWood
Read more about Erin's work in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/3H02z3t #IslandWood
Thank you, #Microsoft for inviting us to join your 50th anniversary celebration at the Space Needle’s Observation Deck alongside other leaders and organizations that “have made the Puget Sound such an incredible place to live, work, and play!” #50for50 #Microsoft50 #OneFutureOneSound
April 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Thank you, #Microsoft for inviting us to join your 50th anniversary celebration at the Space Needle’s Observation Deck alongside other leaders and organizations that “have made the Puget Sound such an incredible place to live, work, and play!” #50for50 #Microsoft50 #OneFutureOneSound
Nicole Lobuzzetta, a modern dancer and educator, recently used dance to help students explore the water cycle, animal behavior, and even the life cycle of salmon—all while encouraging them to express themselves in new, embodied ways.
🔗 Read about Nicole’s time at IslandWood bit.ly/4jyL7AW
🔗 Read about Nicole’s time at IslandWood bit.ly/4jyL7AW
April 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Nicole Lobuzzetta, a modern dancer and educator, recently used dance to help students explore the water cycle, animal behavior, and even the life cycle of salmon—all while encouraging them to express themselves in new, embodied ways.
🔗 Read about Nicole’s time at IslandWood bit.ly/4jyL7AW
🔗 Read about Nicole’s time at IslandWood bit.ly/4jyL7AW